Taste of Peloponnese

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PELOPONNESE CUISINE: DISCOVER THE BEST PELOPONNESE PRODUCTS Authentic Greek Flavours from every corner of the Peloponnese The Peloponnese region of Greece is a culinary goldmine, as its rich culinary history and rich ecosystem offer diverse gastronomic delights. From endless olive groves to sunny coastlines, this famous Greek region offers high-quality , traditional foods that capture the essence of Greek cuisine. Explore the Peloponnese products and bring Greece to your table. Peloponnese products you must try The Peloponnese region produces many healthy agricultural products, which are shipped and delivered all around the world on a daily basis. Some of the most popular products are: Feta Cheese: A dairy product so rich in calcium, protein and essential vitamins, that it should definitely become a part of your healthy diet. The Peloponnese is perhaps the most famous feta-producing region of Greece , as one can find all types of feta cheeses, from soft and buttery to hard textures and tangy flavors. The PDO, 100% authentic feta is exclusively made from 70% sheep’s milk and max 30% goat’s milk. Some of the feta's that people love to add in their traditional pies, like spanakotiropita, or the typical Greek salads, are the premium ones that are aged in wooden barrels from Pyrgos, Erymanthos, Kalavryta and Vytina . Barrel aged feta's are a unique kind of feta, as they mature in wooden oak barrels for many months, in order to gain that earthy flavor, extra "spicy" aftertaste and sturdy texture. Kalamata Olives: The history of the olive tree begins 7000 years ago and is intertwined with the daily life and habits of the Mediterranean people. Olive trees thrive in countries like Greece, and especially in the Peloponnese area, because of the close proximity to the Mediterranean sea , the sun and the extremely drought-resistant soils that allow those trees to grow and bear fruit at the age of 7. Produced from the ancient Koroneiki variety , these olives have an oval shape wi